The Moonshine and Moonshine North pits will be mined using conventional open pit mining methods based on 350-400 t class hydraulic excavators loading 180 t class rear dump trucks. The operation is proposed using experienced mining contractors with Macarthur (the Owner) maintaining orebody definition, quality control and medium to long term mine planning functions and management. The mining services include:
• Supply of personnel, equipment and mining infrastructure required for the mining services excluding diesel fuel which is to be supplied by the Owner.
• Mobilisation of buildings, equipment, and personnel.
• Clearing and stripping of suitable material from all disturbed areas into discrete stockpiles.
• Construction of haul roads and light vehicle service roads in the mine area and ongoing maintenance of haulroads.
• Construction of the Run-of-Mine (ROM) pad and skyway using bulk waste.
• Grade control drilling.
• Drilling and blasting of ore and waste on 10 m benches.
• Load and Haul utilising 350-400 t class excavators and 180 t class haul trucks mining on 5 m high flitches.
• Hauling waste to external waste dumps.
• Hauling ore to the ROM pad where it will be direct fed to the crusher ore placed onto a finger from skyway of stockpile adjacent to the ROM pad.
• Rehandle of ore from ROM fingers or adjacent stockpiles.
• Ongoing pit dewatering from in-pit sumps.
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